Legionella Remedial Plumber in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Legionella Remediation Engineer. This role involves conducting plumbing works, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications in plumbing and Legionella guidance. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Company vehicle

Company-paid healthcare plan

Company pension with employer contribution

22–27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra leave for birthday

Contractual sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Legionella Guidance HSG274 and ACoP L8 Guidance.
• Full valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remediation and plumbing works in a customer-facing role.
• Install and correct water system issues across various client sites.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility with working hours

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

Legionella Remediation Engineer

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a well-established and respected company seeking a skilled and experienced Legionella Remediation Engineer. Based in Birmingham, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company with over 34 years of trading experience. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A competitive starting salary of £31,000 - £39,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• A 40-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) with flexibility to meet client needs.
• Overtime or time back options to support work-life balance.
• A company vehicle.
• Company-paid healthcare plan.
• Company pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• 22 days of annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years and 27 days after 5 years) plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
• An additional day of leave for your birthday.
• Contractual sick pay.

Responsibilities

As a Legionella Remediation Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a range of remediation and plumbing works in a customer-facing role.
• Installing and correcting water system issues based on internal and external reports across various client sites.
• Tasks such as installing new hot water cylinders (in line with G3 regulations), removing dead legs, cleaning and removing cold water storage tanks, servicing installations, and disinfecting water systems.
• Ensuring compliance with company method statements, risk assessments, and health and safety policies.
• Assisting in the training and development of junior team members.
• Supporting quality control processes to maintain LCA certifications.
• Completing and signing all necessary paperwork to meet legislative, licensable, and financial requirements.
• Representing the company professionally, providing specialist advice and consultancy services to clients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Legionella Guidance HSG274 and ACoP L8 Guidance.
• City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent, Cert-ain G3 Unvented & Vented Hot Water Storage Systems, and City & Guilds Disinfection of hot and cold water systems in buildings.
• Ideally, hold a CSCS Blue Card and Cert-ain Water Regulations.
• A full, valid driving license.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at grade C or above.
• Strong computer skills.
• A solid understanding of health and safety in relation to Legionella work.
• Excellent customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility with working hours.

Day-to-Day

Your daily tasks will involve:

• Visiting client sites to carry out remediation and plumbing works.
• Installing, maintaining, and disinfecting water systems.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Providing guidance and training to junior team members.
• Completing necessary documentation and maintaining quality standards.
• Representing the company professionally while delivering exceptional customer service.

For more information, contact Amir Gharaati of Penguin Recruitment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and growing company. We look forward to hearing from you!